5558 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 06 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5558 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	02 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05558_2026
Document guid:	9946ac81-13f3-4371-b202-15d0519dc60e

5558 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: How many applications were received last year for primary care scholarships for nurses wanting to undertake advanced practice education and on what dates?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that 383 applications were received last year for primary care scholarships for nurses to undertake advanced education. I am further advised that applications were open from 29 August to 30 September 2025.